Neat News 1178 (added 2019-03-23)

3D scan of baby heart

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By taking 2D scans from different angles it is possible to create three-dimensional models of hearts of unborn babies. This will be done if problems are discovered by a traditional scan. Then help for babies with severe heart problems can be prepared so that informed surgery can be performed as soon as the babies are born.

News seen at: BBC - Health